About the Book

He plays with scissors for the sheer fun of it, and this happiness comes right from the heart. In business for several decades, the three generations of Habibs have been hairstylists for political heavyweights including President Zakir Hussain, President VV Giri, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and APJ Abdul Kalam, even before he became president. 

Habib Ahmed’s long list of celebrity clients also included Maharani Gayatri Devi, Sam Maneckshaw, Teji Bachchan and actor Rajesh Khanna. To be able to say, you have had your hair done at Habib’s today speaks for itself—that you are trendy, fashionable and upwardly mobile. This book is a chronicle of the journey of a man called Habib Ahmed who turned his name into an institution.

About the Author

Hritu Pawar is a post graduate in literature and in Communications & Journalism. As an image consultant, she has designed communication campaigns for EK The rusty (the TV series based on Ruskin Bond Stories), cultural extravaganzas like the Khajuraho Dance Festival, the Tansen Festival, various art exhibitions and art fairs in different locations throughout India. 

She has strong organizational, analytical and decision-making abilities to handle multiple deadlines in each professional role. A passionate human being, and a motivational individual dedicated to exploring new spheres in different areas of life this is Hritu’s first book.